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When you think of all the things that cause allergies to act up, you may picture the outdoors—fields of grass, flowers, trees and pollen. But there can be as many allergens inside your home as there are outside it.
You certainly know about any symptoms that your home may be experiencing. But besides knowing that these symptoms indicate an issue with your home, you aren’t sure of what’s actually causing them. This is where a comprehensive home energy assessment comes in.
It’s not always easy to determine what’s compromising your indoor comfort. Inconsistent indoor temperatures may be caused by a variety of issues, including air leakage, gaps in insulation, or inefficient HVAC equipment.
Getting a sense of what ice dams are and how they form is the first step to dealing with the problem head-on and ensuring that ice dams become a thing of the past for your home.
Now is a good time to improve your attic with air sealing and insulation, which will prevent ice dams and protect your home from potential damage caused by snow and ice.
Insulating your attic is one of the greatest things you can do to improve your home’s overall comfort and energy efficiency.
So many homeowners in New York’s Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties spend their winters in drafty houses, casting an evil eye at their windows and doors. The truth is, your windows and doors may be taking a bad rap.
Winter is coming fast here in New York, and that’s got many of us thinking about how we’re going to keep warm as temperatures plunge. If you live in an older home, you probably admire the charm of an older home but could do without the drafts and inconsistent temperatures when it’s cold out.